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The Adventure Zone Podcast Co-Creator, Clint McElroy on Storytelling, Family, and the Magic of Dungeons & Dragons
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In this episode of the Director's Dungeon podcast, my wife Katie and I sit down with Clint McElroy, co-creator of The Adventure Zone, veteran storyteller, and longtime radio host, to discuss the power of Dungeons & Dragons as a storytelling medium.
Clint shares how his background in theater and improvisation has shaped his approach to running RPGs, the unexpected journey that turned The Adventure Zone into a global phenomenon, and his experiences DMing at D&D in a Castle inside England’s historic Lumley Castle. Along the way, we talk about family, creativity, and the unique way RPGs bring people together.
Episode Highlights
🎲 D&D in a Castle – Clint’s experience running Adventure Zone-inspired games inside a real medieval fortress.
🎭 Theater & Role-Playing – How Clint’s acting and directing background helped shape his approach to D&D.
📖 Storytelling & Character Growth – Why D&D characters (and players) should evolve over time.
👨👩👦 Family & Fantasy – How The Adventure Zone started as a family game and became a worldwide success.
🎙 Chris’ Journey into D&D – How the making of 50 Years of Fantasy led him to start playing for the first time.
Clint also reflects on how RPGs create safe spaces for creativity and self-expression, and we share some unforgettable stories from D&D in a Castle, including smuggling candy across borders and the infamous Slim Jim incident.
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✨ Join us for an episode full of laughter, insight, and the kind of storytelling magic that makes Dungeons & Dragons truly special.
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